Paragon

Noun (verb below)

paragon (plural paragons)

1. A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.
2. (obsolete) A companion; a match; an equal.
3. (obsolete) Comparison; competition.
4. (typography, printing, dated) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point.
5. A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.

Verb

paragon (third-person singular simple present paragons, present participle paragoning, simple past and past participle paragoned)

1. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
2. To compare with; to equal; to rival.
3. To serve as a model for; to surpass.
4. To be equal; to hold comparison.

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